2019 London > Dublin

The best of Britannia

Enjoy a journey that encompasses all the culture, history and tradition that has always made the British Isles such an object of fascination to visitors the world over. Embrace the best of an extraordinary region on this 18 day itinerary.

Royal traditions, castles and cathedrals, ‘olde’ pubs, rolling green hills and the luck of the Irish. There is lots to love about Britain and Ireland. A wealth of history, sacred sites, legend and tradition await on this unique journey.

This afternoon cruise the River Thames, from the Tower of London and Tower Bridge to historic Greenwich, where you’ll enjoy a welcome dinner at one of London’s most historic pubs.

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 -
London > Bath

Discover mythical Stonehenge, then continue to Salisbury and see its majestic cathedral. Your day ends in beautiful Bath, with a two night Special Stay.

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 -
Bath > Bristol > Bath

Discover Bath on an open top bus tour, followed by a visit to the Roman Baths. Then travel to Bristol, and visit the SS Great Britain, which spent its life transporting emigrants to America and Australia.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 5 -
Bath > Oxford > Stratford

This morning, visit Oxford for a guided walking tour, then continue to Stratford-upon-Avon and discover the birthplace of Shakespeare before checking into your elegant hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 -
Stratford > York

Today visit Chatsworth House, the backdrop of the film Pride and Prejudice. Continue to York and learn about the city’s Roman and Viking heritage on a guided tour. Enjoy an overnight stay.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 7 -
York > Edinburgh

Journey by train to Edinburgh and take an insightful city tour. Edinburgh is your home for the next two nights.

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8 -
Edinburgh:

Board the Royal Yacht Britannia, which served the Queen and her family from 1953 to 1997. The ship has been preserved in the state it was on the Queen’s last official voyage. Later, explore Edinburgh Castle, the iconic symbol of this beautiful 1,000 year-old city.

Enrich

Enjoy a guided tour of Holyrood Palace, the Queen’s official residence in Scotland, where you’ll get to enjoy a glass of champagne.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 9 -
Edinburgh > Loch Lomond

Travel to majestic Loch Lomond for your overnight stay.

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10 -
Loch Lomond > Lake District

Freechoice

Enjoy a cruise on Lake Windermere, or explore the World of Beatrix Potter.

Stay overnight in the Lake District.

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 11 -
Lake District > Liverpool > Chester

Depart for Liverpool and rediscover the 1960’s phenomenon that was the ‘Fab Four’ at the Beatles Story Museum. Continue to Chester for two nights.

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 12 -
Chester

Discover Chester on a guided walking tour, including a visit to Chester Cathedral.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 13 -
Chester > Kilkenny

Today catch the ferry to Ireland, and travel to historic Kilkenny, where you’ll enjoy an overnight stay.

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 14 -
Kilkenny > Galway

Enjoy an orientation tour of Kilkenny before journeying to Galway for a two night stay.

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 15 -
Galway > Cliffs of Moher > Galway

This morning travel along the spectacular coastline to the Cliffs of Moher, in the heart of the Wild Atlantic Way. The stunning Cliffs of Moher are amongst the most beautiful natural attractions of Ireland.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 16 -
Galway > Dublin

Journey to Dublin, and spend two nights at our Special Stay landmark hotel. Tonight visit an Irish pub for dinner and be immersed in the local music and culture.

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 17 -
Dublin

Join your local guide and discover this fascinating city

Freechoice

Tour Trinity College and access the astonishing Long Room and famous Book of Kells, or explore the Guinness Storehouse.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 18 -
Dublin

Depart after breakfast. Dublin is the end of your tour, but it will be the start of a lifetime of wonderful memories.